Job Description

Job Summary

JAPAC Director of Medical Excellence is a leadership role within the JAPAC regional Medical Affairs organization reporting to the VP & Head of Medical, JAPAC. This role manages strategic initiatives execution, collaborating with global and country Medical Affairs teams, cross-functional colleagues, and external vendors to align medical and business strategies.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Head of JAPAC Medical to refine medical strategy, focus, and resource planning aligned with corporate objectives
Improve the GwL operating model and ways of working to enhance cross-functional alignment, accountability, and execution efficiency
Translate scientific knowledge and insights into actionable behaviors through Medical Leadership programs that strengthen leadership capabilities and ensure consistent execution across JAPAC
Ensure compliance with local and global regulations, processes, and SOPs in all medical activities
Develop organizational agility to accelerate adoption of advanced AI technologies by coordinating with AIN and global functions for AI tools in field excellence, content generation, and publication
Co-manage projects with iEGL to organize the CMO council, enhancing the efficiency of AUEG planning, decision-making, and execution
Establish Data Science analytics capabilities and processes to generate data-driven insights for faster, better decision-making across JAPAC Medical Affairs
Lead JAPAC medical talent development programs such as Thrive and FLOURISH, promoting these initiatives in partnership with HR and cross-functional leaders
Collaborate with global Learning & Performance, field capability, and Scientific Communications teams to design and implement training programs aligned with identified capability gaps from internal and external feedback
Maximize the impact of training programs to improve productivity and support achievement of organizational goals